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If you have any comments or questions, please contact us. en-usThu, 08 Dec 2016 13:45:00 -0500Iain MorrisLight Reading5G on Track but Fragmentation Still a Concernhttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/558335/5g-on-track-but-fragmentation-still-a-concern/Heavy Reading analyst highlights a few lingering worries about 5G fragmentation but says 5G standardization efforts remain on track.Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:45:00 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/558335/5g-on-track-but-fragmentation-still-a-concern/5GAsia-PacificMarket ResearchOperators
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Heavy Reading analyst highlights a few lingering worries about 5G fragmentation but says 5G standardization efforts remain on track.
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Dan MeyerMobile TechnologyCisco updates cloud platform in push to evolve central office deploymentshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/557486/cisco-updates-cloud-platform-in-push-to-evolve-cen/Cisco Systems said it has updated its IOS XR Cloud-Scale Networking platform for more telecommunications operator support in central office deployments. The updates include support for Ethernet virtual private network designed to provide separation between the data plane and control plane supporting a centralized overlay control plane based on border gateway protocol and "industry standards," according to Cisco; end-to-end segment routing for a common-forwarding underlay designed to simplify network operations; and model-driven telemetry said to support increased, granular and real-time visibility using "native, open, common data models for automation and efficient operation of physical and virtual resources." As part of ...Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:24:25 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/557486/cisco-updates-cloud-platform-in-push-to-evolve-cen/Network Equipment Vendors
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Cisco Systems said it has updated its IOS XR Cloud-Scale Networking platform for more telecommunications operator support in central office deployments.
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The updates include support for Ethernet virtual private network designed to provide separation between the data plane and control plane supporting a centralized overlay control plane based on border gateway protocol and “industry standards,” according to Cisco; end-to-end segment routing for a common-forwarding underlay designed to simplify network operations; and model-driven telemetry said to support increased, granular and real-time visibility using “native, open, common data models for automation and efficient operation of physical and virtual resources.”
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RCR Wireless NewsMobile TechnologySprint touts LTE progress; AT&amp;T puts numbers to Nfv, Sdn journey … this week in 2014http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/558138/sprint-touts-lte-progress-at-t-puts-numbers-to-nfv/Editor's Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for "Throwback Thursdays," tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Sprint touts LTE progress, hits 2.5 GHz coverage goals Sprint said it has met previous guidance on the expansion of its 2.5 GHz spectrum-powered LTE services, claiming to now cover 100 million potential customers.Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:28:15 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/558138/sprint-touts-lte-progress-at-t-puts-numbers-to-nfv/Asia-PacificOperators
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Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!
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Sprint said it has met previous guidance on the expansion of its 2.5 GHz spectrum-powered LTE services, claiming to now cover 100 million potential customers.
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Home | Global Telecoms BusinessEnterprise 4G market 'growing 23% a year' - Global Telecoms Businesshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/556329/enterprise-4g-market-growing-23-a-year-global-tele/And mobile operators wont necessarily win it. Instead, believes Nokia executive Samih Elhage, companies will increasingly set up in-house networks with unlicensed spectrum . Elhage, president of mobile networks at Nokia, expects enterprises to go ...Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:20:18 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/556329/enterprise-4g-market-growing-23-a-year-global-tele/LTENetwork Equipment Vendors
<p>And mobile operators won&#39;t necessarily win it. Instead, believes Nokia executive Samih Elhage, companies will increasingly set up in-house networks with
unlicensed spectrum
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Juan Pedro TomásMobile TechnologyNokia, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise target enterprise with joint IoT solutionshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/553047/nokia-hewlett-packard-enterprise-target-enterprise/Finnish vendor Nokia and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) have announced a strategic collaboration on Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to target the enterprise segment. Under the terms of the alliance, both firms will jointly market and sell solutions for industrial/manufacturing and smart city applications.Fri, 02 Dec 2016 14:23:33 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/553047/nokia-hewlett-packard-enterprise-target-enterprise/Cellular IoTNetwork Equipment Vendors
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Finnish vendor Nokia and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) have announced a strategic collaboration on Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to target the enterprise segment.
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Next Generation CommunicationsNokia Discusses Path to 5Ghttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/555963/nokia-discusses-path-to-5g/Nokia Discusses Path to 5G December 05, 2016 By Paula Bernier , Executive Editor, TMC Nokia is at IEEE ( News - Alert ) Globecom 2016 in Washington, D.C. this week talking about the path to 5G and showcasing its 4.5G Pro and 4.9G technologies, which the company says provide cellular carriers with a roadmap to 5G.Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:40:00 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/555963/nokia-discusses-path-to-5g/5GCellular IoTLTENetwork Equipment Vendors
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Nokia Discusses Path to 5G December 05, 2016 By Paula Bernier , Executive Editor, TMC
Nokia is at IEEE ( News - Alert ) Globecom 2016 in Washington, D.C. this week talking about the path to 5G and showcasing its 4.5G Pro and 4.9G technologies, which the company says provide cellular carriers with a roadmap to 5G.
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Juan Pedro TomásMobile TechnologySoftBank sees massive MIMO as key part of its 5G projecthttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/553083/softbank-sees-massive-mimo-as-key-part-of-its-5g-p/TOKYO- Japanese mobile telephony operator SoftBank believes massive MIMO will represent a key part of the firm's 5G strategy, the company's senior director of mobile networking planning, Hidebumi Kitahara, said during a media briefing in Tokyo this week.Fri, 02 Dec 2016 14:58:03 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/553083/softbank-sees-massive-mimo-as-key-part-of-its-5g-p/Asia-PacificNetwork Equipment Vendors
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TOKYO- Japanese mobile telephony operator SoftBank believes massive MIMO will represent a key part of the firm’s 5G strategy, the company’s senior director of mobile networking planning, Hidebumi Kitahara, said during a media briefing in Tokyo this week.
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James0By James BourneJames Bournetelecomstechnews.comEricsson launches verified NFV infrastructure serviceshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/553073/ericsson-launches-verified-nfv-infrastructure-serv/Picture credit: Ericsson Ericsson has announced the launch of its verified network functions virtualisation (NFV) solution, known as NFVi, which supports software defined infrastructure, as well as helps provide the building blocks for 5G and IoT infrastructure.Fri, 02 Dec 2016 14:24:41 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/553073/ericsson-launches-verified-nfv-infrastructure-serv/Cellular IoTEMEANetwork Equipment Vendors
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Ericsson has announced the launch of its verified network functions virtualisation (NFV) solution, known as NFVi, which supports software defined infrastructure, as well as helps provide the building blocks for 5G and IoT infrastructure.
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Electronic DesignOn-Demand Webcast: Enabling Small Form Factor, High Capacity Small Cell Platformshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/553524/on-demand-webcast-enabling-small-form-factor-high-/Comments 0 Mobile network operators are deploying small cells to deal with increased demand for data capacity. For small cell radio designers, next generation small cells must provide even more capacity and service multiple bands, output powers and carriers, while remaining within current form factor, power and R&amp;D budgets in addition to meeting time to market constraints. In this webcast we will discuss these challenges and offer a solution to them.Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:56:00 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/553524/on-demand-webcast-enabling-small-form-factor-high-/LTENetwork Equipment Vendors
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Mobile network operators are deploying small cells to deal with increased demand for data capacity. For small cell radio designers, next generation small cells must provide even more capacity and service multiple bands, output powers and carriers, while remaining within current form factor, power and R&amp;D budgets in addition to meeting time to market constraints. In this webcast we will discuss these challenges and offer a solution to them.
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Pipeline Publishing5G Poised To Take Off Even As Telcos Meet Growing LTE Market Demands - Pipeline Magazine (press release)http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/551291/5g-poised-to-take-off-even-as-telcos-meet-growing-/While mobile network operators and vendors meet current market demands with LTE -A and LTE -A Pro, pre-standard 5G millimeter wave deployments are imminent. ABI Research forecasts that 5G in the cm and mm wave bands will reach nearly $200 billion ...Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:20:35 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/551291/5g-poised-to-take-off-even-as-telcos-meet-growing-/5GLTENetwork Equipment Vendors
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radio-electronics.comZTE and MediaTek complete Lwa Iot test based on 3GPP R13http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/551748/zte-and-mediatek-complete-lwa-iot-test-based-on-3g/ZTE has completed the first round of IoT tests based on long term evolution (LTE) and Wi-Fi link aggregation (LWA) architecture defined by 3GPP R13, in partnership with MediaTek. During the tests, ...Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/551748/zte-and-mediatek-complete-lwa-iot-test-based-on-3g/LTEStandardsNetwork Equipment Vendors
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ZTE has completed the first round of IoT tests based on long term evolution (LTE) and Wi-Fi link aggregation (LWA) architecture defined by 3GPP R13, in partnership with MediaTek.
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Mobile World LiveSummit claims mass NB-IoT rollouts coming in 2017http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/548785/summit-claims-mass-nb-iot-rollouts-coming-in-2017/HUAWEI GLOBAL MOBILE BROADBAND FORUM, TOKYO: NB-IoT network deployments will pick up speed at the end of next year, with players across the value chain confident that modules and handsets will be available as the overall low power wide area ...Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:23:41 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/548785/summit-claims-mass-nb-iot-rollouts-coming-in-2017/Asia-PacificOperators
<p>HUAWEI GLOBAL MOBILE BROADBAND FORUM, TOKYO: NB-IoT network deployments will pick up speed at the end of next year, with players across the value chain confident that modules and handsets will be available as the overall low power wide area ...</p>
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radio-electronics.comZTE and China Mobile verify HSR 4G optimizing solutionhttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/546078/zte-and-china-mobile-verify-hsr-4g-optimizing-solu/ZTE has announced that, with China Mobile Research Institute and China Mobile Group Zhejiang Company, it has completed the performance verification and deployment of a solution to optimize the high-sp...Fri, 25 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/546078/zte-and-china-mobile-verify-hsr-4g-optimizing-solu/LTEAsia-PacificNetwork Equipment VendorsOperators
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cellularMobile Operators Choose 4G LTE Outdoor Small Cells to Manage Escalating Traffic Demand - Cellular Newshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/548614/mobile-operators-choose-4g-lte-outdoor-small-cells/ABI Researchs latest research on outdoor small cells predicts a healthy 38% CAGR through 2021. As networks grow beyond coverage to addressing capacity through densification, mobile network operators (MNOs) find that deploying small cells is one of the ...Mon, 28 Nov 2016 09:02:34 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/548614/mobile-operators-choose-4g-lte-outdoor-small-cells/LTEAsia-PacificMarket ResearchNetwork Equipment VendorsOperators
<p>ABI Research&#39;s latest research on outdoor
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small cells
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TelecompaperTelecom Agency says most small cells don't need permitshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/545986/telecom-agency-says-most-small-cells-don-t-need-pe/Telecom Agency says most small cells don't need permits Friday 32 CET | News Small cells can often be deployed without the need for a permit, according to the Dutch spectrum regulator Agentschap Telecom. Operators do not require a local planning permit if the small cell is smaller than 50cm. Larger or higher installations require a permit from the municipality.Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:24:34 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/545986/telecom-agency-says-most-small-cells-don-t-need-pe/LTENetwork Equipment Vendors
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Telecom Agency says most small cells don't need permits Friday 32 CET | News Small cells can often be deployed without the need for a permit, according to the Dutch spectrum regulator Agentschap Telecom. Operators do not require a local planning permit if the small cell is smaller than 50cm. Larger or higher installations require a permit from the municipality.
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TelecompaperTelus, Huawei deploy HetNet at 5G Living Labhttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/544951/telus-huawei-deploy-hetnet-at-5g-living-lab/Telus, Huawei deploy HetNet at 5G Living Lab 10:10 CET | News Telus and Huawei achieved another significant milestone in their journey towards 5G with the successful deployment of a Heterogeneous Network (HetNet) in the heart of the 5G Living Lab in Vancouver. HetNet is one of the key building blocks for 5G and combines multiple types of cells to enhance both coverage and capacity in crowded areas and inside buildings where outdoor signals do not reach.Thu, 24 Nov 2016 11:01:49 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/544951/telus-huawei-deploy-hetnet-at-5g-living-lab/5GOperators
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Telus, Huawei deploy HetNet at 5G Living Lab 10:10 CET | News Telus and Huawei achieved another significant milestone in their journey towards 5G with the successful deployment of a Heterogeneous Network (HetNet) in the heart of the 5G Living Lab in Vancouver. HetNet is one of the key building blocks for 5G and combines multiple types of cells to enhance both coverage and capacity in crowded areas and inside buildings where outdoor signals do not reach.
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Telecom Leadtelecomlead.comHuawei displays 5G and LTE Dual Connectivity live demo - Telecom Lead (registration) (blog)http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/545610/huawei-displays-5g-and-lte-dual-connectivity-live-/huawei-displayed-a-5g-and- lte -dual-connectivity Chinese telecom network and software major Huawei has displayed a 5G and LTE Dual Connectivity live demo with a 4K Video on demand service at the 2016 MBBF (Mobile Broadband Forum) in Japan.Fri, 25 Nov 2016 00:40:11 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/545610/huawei-displays-5g-and-lte-dual-connectivity-live-/5GLTENetwork Equipment Vendors
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Dan MeyerMobile TechnologyEricsson predicts North America to lead initial 5G pushhttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/544264/ericsson-predicts-north-america-to-lead-initial-5g/As one of the world's largest telecom equipment vendors, it's probably of little surprise that Ericsson is boastful on the potential of "5G" technology, with the vendor on board with expectations North America will lead the world in early adoption of the new wireless standard.Wed, 23 Nov 2016 15:47:03 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/544264/ericsson-predicts-north-america-to-lead-initial-5g/5GCellular IoTNetwork Equipment Vendors
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MobileSyrup.comTelus and Huawei make progress towards 5G goals with two new technology deploymentshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/544682/telus-and-huawei-make-progress-towards-5g-goals-wi/Telus and Huawei make progress towards 5G goals with two new technology deployments Rose Behar November 23, 2016 4:18pm Huawei and Telus have announced two new technology deployments that serve to further the development process of a next-generation 5G wireless network. The first is the deployment of a heterogenous network (HetNet) in Vancouver.Thu, 24 Nov 2016 03:25:51 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/544682/telus-and-huawei-make-progress-towards-5g-goals-wi/5GLTEOperators
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Telus and Huawei make progress towards 5G goals with two new technology deployments
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Huawei and Telus have announced two new technology deployments that serve to further the development process of a next-generation 5G wireless network. The first is the deployment of a heterogenous network (HetNet) in Vancouver.
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Monika DonimirskaSatellite NewsWiFi Enabled LTE Small Cell Gateway Market to Register a Strong Growth By 2021 – Pmr - Satellite PR News (press release)http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/544826/wifi-enabled-lte-small-cell-gateway-market-to-regi/WiFi enabled LTE small cell gateway is a type of a base station. Base station uses cellular wireless network for communicating with mobile phones or terminals. Base station connects mobile phones to a wireless carrier network and offers local coverage ...Thu, 24 Nov 2016 07:03:25 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/544826/wifi-enabled-lte-small-cell-gateway-market-to-regi/LTEMarket ResearchNetwork Equipment Vendors
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Sean KinneyMobile TechnologyThe case for multi-operator small cells in the enterprise - Rcr Wireless Newshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/543397/the-case-for-multi-operator-small-cells-in-the-ent/In its latest Release 8 documentation, the Small Cell Forum makes the case for using sharing models to enable enterprises to take advantage of small cells . The key to multi-operator small cells , according to the industry advocacy group, ...Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:29:09 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/543397/the-case-for-multi-operator-small-cells-in-the-ent/LTENetwork Equipment Vendors
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small cells
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content.rcrwireless.comEditorial Webinar Building tomorrow's networks: best practices for deploying hetnets - Rcr Wireless Newshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/540698/editorial-webinar-building-tomorrow-s-networks-bes/Small cell and DAS deployments require careful planning and coordination of a number of different processes. Zoning, permitting, lease agreements, backhaul, power, and &amp;quot;negative assets&amp;quot; all need to be evaluated when a site is chosen. A new sites ...Wed, 19 Oct 2016 21:15:02 -0400http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/540698/editorial-webinar-building-tomorrow-s-networks-bes/LTENetwork Equipment Vendors
<p>Small cell and DAS deployments require careful planning and coordination of a number of different processes. Zoning, permitting, lease agreements, backhaul, power, and &quot;negative assets&quot; all need to be evaluated when a site is chosen. A new site&#39;s
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ABIresearchABI ResearchMobile Operators Choose 4G LTE Outdoor Small Cells to Manage Escalating Traffic Demand - Abi Research (press release) (subscription) (blog)http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/542287/mobile-operators-choose-4g-lte-outdoor-small-cells/ABI Researchs latest research on outdoor small cells predicts a healthy 38% CAGR through 2021. As networks grow beyond coverage to addressing capacity through densification, mobile network operators (MNOs) find that deploying small cells is one of the ...Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:29:38 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/542287/mobile-operators-choose-4g-lte-outdoor-small-cells/LTEAsia-PacificMarket ResearchNetwork Equipment VendorsOperators
<p>ABI Research&#39;s latest research on outdoor small cells predicts a healthy 38% CAGR through 2021. As networks grow beyond coverage to addressing capacity through densification, mobile network operators (MNOs) find that deploying small cells is one of the ...</p>
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Light ReadingGigabit LTE and the Path to 5Ghttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/538735/gigabit-lte-and-the-path-to-5g/Qualcomm recently announced our first 5G modem for early 5G mmWave deployments and trials. Download this presentation to learn more, and also learn about the essential role of Gigabit LTE in the 5G mobile broadband experience.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:00:00 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/538735/gigabit-lte-and-the-path-to-5g/5GLTEEnabling TechnologiesNetwork Equipment Vendors
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Stock MarketFrom a Low-Cost Consumer Market to High-Capacity Non-Residential: What's Next for Small Cell Semiconductors?http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/538678/from-a-low-cost-consumer-market-to-high-capacity-n/35 AM EST From a Low-Cost Consumer Market to High-Capacity Non-Residential: What's Next for Small Cell Semiconductors? CAMPBELL, Calif. , Nov. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Experts LLC has released this year's update regarding the semiconductor for small cells market. The overall mobile infrastructure market remains lumpy, and the system of semiconductor suppliers are still recovering from the relative slowdowns in the past couple of years.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:10:26 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/538678/from-a-low-cost-consumer-market-to-high-capacity-n/LTEEnabling TechnologiesNetwork Equipment Vendors
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35 AM EST From a Low-Cost Consumer Market to High-Capacity Non-Residential: What's Next for Small Cell Semiconductors? CAMPBELL, Calif. , Nov. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Experts LLC has released this year's update regarding the semiconductor for small cells market. The overall mobile infrastructure market remains lumpy, and the system of semiconductor suppliers are still recovering from the relative slowdowns in the past couple of years.
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Home -- Virtualization ReviewNew Project Seeks to Bridge SDN-NFV Gap - Virtualization Reviewhttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/539017/new-project-seeks-to-bridge-sdn-nfv-gap-virtualiza/A new open source project hosted by The Linux Foundation says it bridges the gap between software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) in its 1.0 release. Called the OPEN-O Project (Open Orchestrator Project), it ...Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:09:15 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/539017/new-project-seeks-to-bridge-sdn-nfv-gap-virtualiza/LTEAsia-PacificOperators
<p>A new open source project hosted by The Linux Foundation says it bridges the gap between software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions
virtualization
(NFV) in its 1.0 release. Called the OPEN-O Project (Open Orchestrator Project), it
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Dan JonesLight ReadingIslands in the Stream: Don't Expect Full mmWave 5G Coverage in US, Says Nokiahttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/539178/islands-in-the-stream-don-t-expect-full-mmwave-5g-/US carriers are likely to offer high-speed 5G islands rather than blanket mmWave coverage, Nokia North America CTO says.Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:47:00 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/539178/islands-in-the-stream-don-t-expect-full-mmwave-5g-/5GAsia-PacificOperators
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telegeographyTeleGeography ResearchAirspan deploys LTE-A network architecture for Vodafone Zambia - TeleGeographyhttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/539503/airspan-deploys-lte-a-network-architecture-for-vod/US-based vendor Airspan Networks has announced the successful deployment of its LTE -Advanced ( LTE -A) indoor and outdoor network solutions for Vodafone Zambia, the joint venture between UK telecoms giant Vodafone Group and sub-Saharan Africa ...Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:52:05 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/539503/airspan-deploys-lte-a-network-architecture-for-vod/LTEEMEAOperators
<p>US-based vendor Airspan Networks has announced the successful deployment of its
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LTE
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Bill HowardLatest Technology NewsSamsung buys Harman: further proof the car is the biggest consumer electronics devicehttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/536081/samsung-buys-harman-further-proof-the-car-is-the-b/Samsung will pay $8 billion for Harman. It's the price of entry to be involved in the connected car world. The post Samsung buys Harman: further proof the car is the biggest consumer electronics device appeared first on ExtremeTech.Mon, 14 Nov 2016 21:29:10 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/536081/samsung-buys-harman-further-proof-the-car-is-the-b/Cellular IoTSmall Cell Specialists
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The post Samsung buys Harman: further proof the car is the biggest consumer electronics device appeared first on ExtremeTech.
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Sue MarekSDxCentralNokia Expands Cloud to Private LTE Networks - SDxCentralhttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/535146/nokia-expands-cloud-to-private-lte-networks-sdxcen/Nokia has optimized its Cloud Packet Core product line so it can be more easily used by transportation, government, utilities, and other industry sectors that want to deploy private LTE networks. Nokia is also positioning its Cloud Packet Core as a ...Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:55:26 -0400http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/535146/nokia-expands-cloud-to-private-lte-networks-sdxcen/Cellular IoTLTENetwork Equipment Vendors
<p>Nokia has optimized its Cloud Packet Core product line so it can be more easily used by transportation, government, utilities, and other industry sectors that want to deploy private
LTE
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Martha DeGrasseMobile TechnologyAT&amp;T explains small cell siting strategy - Rcr Wireless Newshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/532021/at-t-explains-small-cell-siting-strategy-rcr-wirel/AT&amp;T explained a method for evaluating potential small cell deployment sites on a recent RCR Wireless News webinar. Paula Doublin, the carriers well-known assistant VP for antenna solutions, said the picture above "started as a doodle," and evolved ...Thu, 10 Nov 2016 15:03:50 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/532021/at-t-explains-small-cell-siting-strategy-rcr-wirel/Network Equipment Vendors
<p>AT&amp;T explained a method for evaluating potential
small cell
deployment sites on a recent RCR Wireless News webinar. Paula Doublin, the carrier&#39;s well-known assistant VP for antenna solutions, said the picture above “started as a doodle,” and evolved
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RyanBy Ryan DawsRyan Dawstelecomstechnews.comChina Mobile gets cosy with Samsung for 5G prototypeshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/532084/china-mobile-gets-cosy-with-samsung-for-5g-prototy/(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/xijian) China Mobile is partnering with Samsung to demonstrate technologies related to a yet-to-be-defined 5G mobile network standard. During an initial 5G test in Beijing, key technologies like spatial modulation and FBMC (Filter Bank Multicarrier) were demonstrated.Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:12:10 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/532084/china-mobile-gets-cosy-with-samsung-for-5g-prototy/5GAsia-PacificOperatorsSmall Cell Specialists
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China Mobile is partnering with Samsung to demonstrate technologies related to a yet-to-be-defined 5G mobile network standard. During an initial 5G test in Beijing, key technologies like spatial modulation and FBMC (Filter Bank Multicarrier) were demonstrated.
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Dan MeyerMobile TechnologyTelefonica taps Astellia for RAN optimization programhttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/532412/telefonica-taps-astellia-for-ran-optimization-prog/Telefonica continued its push to modernize network operations, signing a three-year pact with Astellia, which provides network and subscriber intelligence platforms for mobile operators. The move will see Telefonica Spain implement Astellia's Nova RAN 3G and 4G optimization solution, which is designed to use analytics to prioritize network investments and improve network coverage, capacity and performance.Thu, 10 Nov 2016 23:00:46 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/532412/telefonica-taps-astellia-for-ran-optimization-prog/LTEEMEANetwork Equipment Vendors
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Telefonica continued its push to modernize network operations, signing a three-year pact with Astellia, which provides network and subscriber intelligence platforms for mobile operators.
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The move will see Telefonica Spain implement Astellia’s Nova RAN 3G and 4G optimization solution, which is designed to use analytics to prioritize network investments and improve network coverage, capacity and performance.
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Light ReadingChina Mobile Launched World's First Commercial Wideband Massive MIMOhttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/530171/china-mobile-launched-world-s-first-commercial-wid/China Mobile Shanghai Branch and Huawei jointly deployed the world's first wideband Massive MIMO site.Tue, 08 Nov 2016 21:03:00 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/530171/china-mobile-launched-world-s-first-commercial-wid/Asia-PacificOperators
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China Mobile Shanghai Branch and Huawei jointly deployed the world's first wideband Massive MIMO site.
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Martha DeGrasseMobile TechnologyWill the shared infrastructure model work for small cells? - Rcr Wireless Newshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/531156/will-the-shared-infrastructure-model-work-for-smal/Cost and time to market are the two major hurdles that mobile network operators face as they work to densify their networks with outdoor small cells . Equipment costs have come down, but the costs associated with site acquisition and fiber remain ...Wed, 09 Nov 2016 17:52:35 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/531156/will-the-shared-infrastructure-model-work-for-smal/LTENetwork Equipment Vendors
<p>Cost and time to market are the two major hurdles that mobile network operators face as they work to densify their networks with outdoor
small cells
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Home - Rethink Technology Research ltdAirhop and Accelleran cooperate on ultra-dense small cells - Rethink Research (subscription)http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/529790/airhop-and-accelleran-cooperate-on-ultra-dense-sma/With operators embarking on densification programs, and the Small Cell Forum initiating a new work stream focused on hyperdense networks, the challenges of deploying large numbers of small cells in close proximity need to be addressed urgently.Tue, 08 Nov 2016 09:16:26 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/529790/airhop-and-accelleran-cooperate-on-ultra-dense-sma/LTENetwork Equipment Vendors
<p>With operators embarking on densification programs, and the
Small Cell
Forum initiating a new work stream focused on hyperdense networks, the challenges of deploying large numbers of
small cells
in close proximity need to be addressed urgently.</p>
Home | Global Telecoms BusinessChina Mobile starts index to show LTE quality - Global Telecoms Businesshttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/528481/china-mobile-starts-index-to-show-lte-quality-glob/He quoted results that show improved performance in several key areas since November 2015, when the system was introduced. LTE coverage has increased from 98.15% in Chengdu, the main city in Sichuan, to 99.19%. The rating for video has increased ...Mon, 07 Nov 2016 02:58:49 -0500http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/528481/china-mobile-starts-index-to-show-lte-quality-glob/Asia-PacificOperators
<p>He quoted results that show improved performance in several key areas since November 2015, when the system was introduced.
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Sean KinneyMobile TechnologyFiber-to-the-home is expensive; could fixed 5G bridge the last mile?http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/525132/fiber-to-the-home-is-expensive-could-fixed-5g-brid/To keep up with constantly increasing consumer demand for broadband to support emerging applications like streaming 4K video and virtual reality gaming, for instance, service providers are investing heavily in fiber optic network infrastructure. In some cases, major players like Comcast, AT&amp;T, Verizon and others are deploying fiber-to-the-home to provide 1 Gbps or better download speeds.Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:23:52 -0400http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/525132/fiber-to-the-home-is-expensive-could-fixed-5g-brid/Operators
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To keep up with constantly increasing consumer demand for broadband to support emerging applications like streaming 4K video and virtual reality gaming, for instance, service providers are investing heavily in fiber optic network infrastructure. In some cases, major players like Comcast, AT&amp;T, Verizon and others are deploying fiber-to-the-home to provide 1 Gbps or better download speeds.
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Nigeria CommunicationsWeekNokia, STC Deploy Technology to Pave Way for 5Ghttp://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/525650/nokia-stc-deploy-technology-to-pave-way-for-5g/Nokia, STC Deploy Technology to Pave Way for 5G Nokia, STC Deploy Technology to Pave Way for 5G By peter oluka | 04 November, 2016 00:08 Email peter oluka Nokia and STC have signed an agreement to expand high-speed mobile broadband capacity and coverage in Saudi Arabia using Nokia's 4.5G technology.Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:45:25 -0400http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/525650/nokia-stc-deploy-technology-to-pave-way-for-5g/5GLTENetwork Equipment Vendors
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Nokia, STC Deploy Technology to Pave Way for 5G Nokia, STC Deploy Technology to Pave Way for 5G By peter oluka | 04 November, 2016 00:08 Email peter oluka
Nokia and STC have signed an agreement to expand high-speed mobile broadband capacity and coverage in Saudi Arabia using Nokia’s 4.5G technology.
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TelecompaperSmall Cell Forum unveils blueprint for Nfv - Telecompaper (subscription)http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/525870/small-cell-forum-unveils-blueprint-for-nfv-telecom/Small Cell Forum (SCF) published Release 8, a practical working guide detailing technical and commercial best practice for operators planning to deploy network function virtualization (NFV). Small cell virtualisation will be a key enabler of 5G HetNets ...Fri, 04 Nov 2016 07:19:46 -0400http://www.smallcellhub.com/articles/525870/small-cell-forum-unveils-blueprint-for-nfv-telecom/5GLTEFemto EventsNetwork Equipment Vendors
<p>Small Cell Forum (SCF) published Release 8, a practical working guide detailing technical and commercial best practice for operators planning to deploy network function virtualization (NFV). Small cell virtualisation will be a key enabler of 5G
HetNets
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